In response to Iran’s recent attempts to capture commercial ships in the Middle East, the US is taking decisive measures to enhance regional security. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved the deployment of additional forces to the Gulf area, as reported by US officials.
The deployment includes the powerful USS Bataan amphibious readiness group, accompanied by two other ships as part of the group. Around 2,500 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit will join the deployment.